The weight loss thread

EADC said:
It works because you don't chow food, You don't need to be disciplined really as the drug helps with that.

lost 30kg in about 8 months. prob be more but I booze sometimes
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wow - 30kg in 8 months is incredible. I considered wegovy but then our family have to go without food for 8 months - not practical right now. :cool:
 
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EADC said:
It works because you don't chow food, You don't need to be disciplined really as the drug helps with that.

lost 30kg in about 8 months. prob be more but I booze sometimes
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I can easily overeat with wegovy, as evidenced by my weight chart.

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Primary difference is the weight doesn't pack back on. But the loss stops completely.
 
Sinbad said:
I can easily overeat with wegovy, as evidenced by my weight chart.

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Primary difference is the weight doesn't pack back on. But the loss stops completely.
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I am on Mounjaro, I find overeating quite hard most times but my stagnation usually coupled with boozing which obviously slows down any weight loss.
 
EADC said:
I am on Mounjaro, I find overeating quite hard most times but my stagnation usually coupled with boozing which obviously slows down any weight loss.
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Strangely enough, I find that NOT overeating became a habit - very naturally. I really don't recall having overeaten for at least 8 months. I mean one extra pizza piece doesn't really count as a binge.

Seriously, I am told that is how body works if you exercise regularly.
 
Sideshow Bob said:
Strangely enough, I find that NOT overeating became a habit - very naturally. I really don't recall having overeaten for at least 8 months. I mean one extra pizza piece doesn't really count as a binge.

Seriously, I am told that is how body works if you exercise regularly.
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I was regularly exercising for most of the plateaus. Ironically, the last month I haven't exercised and the weight's dropping again :D

I have a habit of grazing / boredom eating. I'm consciously trying to break that now - and that's coincided with the weight coming off. So, need to be more mindful when I wander downstairs to the kitchen - I find myself habitually looking for something to nibble on. Now I actively check whether my stomach is actually feeling hungry - and 9 times out of 10 it's not.
 
Actively pursuing a state of OMAD. Just had my first meal of the day. Looking to get to about 3pm and beyond.

Currently 91kg so looking for some - out of box - measures to lose 6kg more. 85 is ideal for my height and build.
 
Started with this today as I really need to focus on diet again. Yesterday night, I had mixed 1 cup of rolled oats in fridge with chia seeds, yogurt, honey and topped with milk. Idea is to eat a portion of the mix whenever I feel like munching something unhealthy. Lunch has always been in control in terms of calories. Apparently oats are supposed to satiate you - will see.

Topped up with fruits that we have and having some of it right now. Tbh, I have never been fan of oats and hardly ever had it but it turned out to be yummy. I was skeptical at first.

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Easy Overnight Oats

This easy overnight oats recipe only needs 2 ingredients oats and milk! A healthy simple breakfast for busy mornings. Customize with add-ins and toppings!
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Might get such containers if wife & son join in once in a while.
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Sinbad said:
The best thing to suppress appetite is protein. So rather grab a handful of biltong.
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My biggest issue is that I like biltong and I eat more than I need. I now freeze everything that I dried and I just take out a small piece to defrost and chow. Worth noting I have game biltong in the freezer at least 9 months of the year but I dont dry everything at once anymore, else it just doesnt last..
 
Sideshow Bob said:
Started with this today as I really need to focus on diet again. Yesterday night, I had mixed 1 cup of rolled oats in fridge with chia seeds, yogurt, honey and topped with milk. Idea is to eat a portion of the mix whenever I feel like munching something unhealthy. Lunch has always been in control in terms of calories. Apparently oats are supposed to satiate you - will see.

Topped up with fruits that we have and having some of it right now. Tbh, I have never been fan of oats and hardly ever had it but it turned out to be yummy. I was skeptical at first.

feelgoodfoodie.net

Easy Overnight Oats

This easy overnight oats recipe only needs 2 ingredients oats and milk! A healthy simple breakfast for busy mornings. Customize with add-ins and toppings!
feelgoodfoodie.net feelgoodfoodie.net

Might get such containers if wife & son join in once in a while.
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That is in no way healthy. Especially at night.
 
Sinbad said:
The best thing to suppress appetite is protein. So rather grab a handful of biltong.
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I sometimes I wish I could but childhood indoctrination (not forced - just environmental) is strong. Oats will do for now. :cool:
 
One of the trials used for the approval of Ozempic was a a drug company-funded trial known as STEP1. It demonstrated impressive weight loss over 68 weeks of once-weekly injections, the more than 1,300 participants experiencing an average weight loss of 16.86 kg (37lbs). As always however, the devil is in the detail. DEXA body composition scanning was performed on 95 of the STEP1 subjects, and revealed first of all that less than 5% of fat lost was the more problematic visceral fat. Even more concerning, 41% of the total weight lost appeared to come from muscle and bone. You read that correctly. These subjects were on a path both to osteoporosis and sarcopenia (excessive muscle loss).

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886739001195028683
 
I don't buy that. I've gone down many belt sizes - that's visceral fat going away. Additionally, my ALT levels indicating fatty liver disease have dropped.
 
BBSA said:
One of the trials used for the approval of Ozempic was a a drug company-funded trial known as STEP1. It demonstrated impressive weight loss over 68 weeks of once-weekly injections, the more than 1,300 participants experiencing an average weight loss of 16.86 kg (37lbs). As always however, the devil is in the detail. DEXA body composition scanning was performed on 95 of the STEP1 subjects, and revealed first of all that less than 5% of fat lost was the more problematic visceral fat. Even more concerning, 41% of the total weight lost appeared to come from muscle and bone. You read that correctly. These subjects were on a path both to osteoporosis and sarcopenia (excessive muscle loss).

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886739001195028683
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So my thoughts on a few things

Muscle loss is going to happen when eating at a significant calorie deficit. This is just one of those things one has to accept. Semaglutides make you eat less, which is how every diet works. Less calories in + more calories out = lose weight.

When you eat less calories, you get less macronutrients which means you get less protein. Less protein equals less muscle maintenance. If you compromise on carbs and eat mostly protein, you will feel really tired. So one has to balance macros.

The trial was also 73% women averaging in their late 40s. After 45 is the time when menopause usually starts (although it can start as early as 40). This is a big factor in contributing to bone loss.

Regarding visceral fat, to get rid of that you need to do more than just eat less. You need targeted lifestyle changes to avoid sugar, carbs etc and more exercise. Subcutaneous fat is still being lost- that's the belt sizes dropping, the shirts losing X's.

So what do I see from this :
- Eat more protein.
- Supplements are your friend (Yes it would be great to get all the nutrients from food but at a caloric deficit that just isn't happening).
- Getting old sucks. Lose that extra weight when you're younger.
 
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